Van Halen's Guitar Genius? Not According to William Reid

In a shocking revelation, Jesus And Mary Chain guitarist William Reid has claimed Eddie Van Halen ruined rock guitar with his over-reliance on tapping and sweep picking. The legendary musician believes the late guitarist was 'one of the worst guitar players in the world'. In an interview with Stereogum, Jim Reid revealed his brother's strong dislike for Van Halen's playing style, citing it as a major obstacle to shoegaze music's evolution.